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nymphalid

nym·pha·lid
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nim-fuh-lid]
    • /ˈnɪm fə lɪd/
    • /nˈɪmfəlˌɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nim-fuh-lid]
    • /ˈnɪm fə lɪd/

Definitions of nymphalid word

  • noun nymphalid a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, comprising the brush-footed butterflies. 1
  • adjective nymphalid belonging or pertaining to the family Nymphalidae. 1
  • noun nymphalid An insect of a large family of strikingly marked butterflies that have small forelegs not used for walking, including many familiar butterflies of temperate regions, such as the monarch and viceroy. 1
  • noun nymphalid any butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, typically having brightly coloured wings: includes the fritillaries, tortoiseshells, red admirals, and peacock 0
  • adjective nymphalid of, relating to, or belonging to the Nymphalidae 0
  • noun nymphalid any of a family (Nymphalidae) of brightly colored butterflies with very short forelegs including the monarch and viceroy 0
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Origin of nymphalid

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < New Latin Nymphalidae name of family, equivalent to Nymphāl(is) name of genus (Latin nymph(a) nymph + -ālis -al1) + -idae -id2

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nymphalid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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  • fritillary

    any of several orange-brown nymphalid butterflies, usually marked with black lines and dots and with silvery spots on the undersides of the wings.

  • owl butterfly

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  • thistle butterfly

    any nymphalid butterfly of the genus Vanessa, as the red admiral or painted lady.

  • tortoiseshell

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